Senior Paediatric Clinical Research Nurse- ATIMP | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London is seeking an experienced Paediatric Advanced Therapy Nurse to lead the delivery of advanced therapies in clinical trials for children. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in specialist care and research, particularly in oncology or gene therapy. This role offers an opportunity to work in an innovative environment, contributing to the future of paediatric healthcare through research and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Specialist training in advanced therapies

Qualifications

• Lead complex care delivery in advanced therapies.
• Manage and coordinate clinical trial participants' care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe and effective advanced therapies in clinical trials.
• Coordinate a portfolio of advanced therapy clinical research studies.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide expert advice.

Skills

Strong background in acute or specialist care

Experience in research

Oncology/haematology experience

Cell/gene therapy experience

Education

Registered paediatric nurse

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Paediatric Advanced Therapy Nurse (Band 7) to join our dynamic team delivering cutting‑edge care to children and young people receiving Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), including gene and cell therapies.

This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in paediatric healthcare, supporting the delivery of novel, life‑changing treatments within a world‑class research and clinical environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the safe and effective delivery of these highly specialised therapies, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams across clinical, research, and pharmacy departments.

Qualifications

You will be an experienced paediatric nurse with a strong background in acute or specialist care, ideally with experience in research, oncology/haematology, or cell/gene therapy. You will have the confidence to lead complex care delivery and an enthusiasm for working within a rapidly evolving field and will work alongside the Adult Advanced Therapy research nurse to develop the service.

Benefits

We offer a supportive, innovative and forward‑thinking multidisciplinary team environment with access to ongoing professional development and specialist training in advanced therapies. Joining our service means becoming part of a pioneering programme that is shaping the future of paediatric healthcare and improving the outcomes for children and young people through research and innovation.

Responsibilities

The post holder will act in a senior specialist role responsible for the safe and effective delivery of advanced therapies in clinical trials involving children and young people, leading and coordinating a portfolio of advanced therapy clinical research studies, including Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (AT(i)MPs) and bispecific antibodies across a range of therapeutic areas within paediatrics. These therapies involve complex care pathways requiring advanced planning, multi‑disciplinary collaboration, and specialist nursing skills.

The post holder will manage and coordinate patients participating in these studies, ensuring their safety and adherence to protocols while collecting and maintaining accurate data. They will be responsible for ensuring the robust set‑up, safe delivery of investigational therapies, continuous care of participants across inpatient and outpatient settings, and compliance with regulatory and governance frameworks.

The role demands a high level of clinical expertise, critical thinking and leadership in managing complex and novel interventions. The role will work collaboratively with MDT teams, research sponsors and families, providing expert advice, training, and clinical leadership across multiple departments, and supporting service development in line with evolving national and local strategies for AT(i)MP delivery.

Team and Scope

This post has been created as a consequence of sustained activity in the field of paediatric research and external funding to support the development of the advanced therapy service within the Evelina London. The Trust is one of London’s largest recruiting paediatric sites contributing to NIHR Clinical Research Network (NIHR‑RDN) supported studies. Currently, all major paediatric subspecialties, apart from hepatology and neurosurgery, are located in GSTFT and all areas are engaging in NIHR‑RDN supported studies.

The paediatric clinical research team in which this post sits will (a) contribute to the ongoing expansion of research activity and capabilities within Evelina London Children’s Hospital (b) facilitate greater paediatric access to the Wolf and Seal Clinical Research Facilities through working with the existing research nurse pool, promote research activity elsewhere within ELCH and within our partner organisations in Kings Healthcare Partners.

Please refer to the job description and person specification attached for an extensive review of job requirements. An informal visit and discussion are strongly advised.

This advert closes on Sunday 7 Dec 2025